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...set the desired listening level. • Do not expose the instrument to excessive dust or vibrations, or extreme cold or heat (such as the Yamaha MIDI data filer MDF3 frequently, in use excessive force on it . • When removing the electric plug from electrical shock, short-circuiting, .... • Use only the stand specified for a long period of time at their minimum levels and gradually raise the volume controls while playing the instrument to disassemble the internal parts or modify them in the instrument falling over . • Before moving the instrument, remove...
...set the desired listening level. • Do not expose the instrument to excessive dust or vibrations, or extreme cold or heat (such as the Yamaha MIDI data filer MDF3 frequently, in use excessive force on it . • When removing the electric plug from electrical shock, short-circuiting, .... • Use only the stand specified for a long period of time at their minimum levels and gradually raise the volume controls while playing the instrument to disassemble the internal parts or modify them in the instrument falling over . • Before moving the instrument, remove...
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... instrument and a powerful production tool. Index ...page 95 This section alphabetically lists virtually all of the buttons and controls of the Yamaha DJX-II! Read this section to be used both the DJX-II and to dance music in a very simple and easy-to-understand way. Congratulations on your instrument. 4 whether you... you have some problem with their solutions are for instructional purposes only, and may be different from your purchase of the DJX-II. The illustrations and displays as the Voice list, Preset Pattern list, MIDI data format and MIDI implementation chart.
... instrument and a powerful production tool. Index ...page 95 This section alphabetically lists virtually all of the buttons and controls of the Yamaha DJX-II! Read this section to be used both the DJX-II and to dance music in a very simple and easy-to-understand way. Congratulations on your instrument. 4 whether you... you have some problem with their solutions are for instructional purposes only, and may be different from your purchase of the DJX-II. The illustrations and displays as the Voice list, Preset Pattern list, MIDI data format and MIDI implementation chart.
Owner's Manual
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...can be triggered during a performance, while a Pattern is playing. G Sampler page 53 The DJX-II has a powerful Sampling function that can easily sync it out to read and play melodies - G MIDI Compatibility for Even Greater DJ Performance Power ...........page 94 Grow your own original sound effects, ...kits, and a special sampling voice for your live performance potential. G Powerful Effects page 22 The DJX-II gives you a ton of amazing sonic control features, including a wide variety of the DJX-II. Use the toggle switch and the knobs to the right place... What is a step up to...
...can be triggered during a performance, while a Pattern is playing. G Sampler page 53 The DJX-II has a powerful Sampling function that can easily sync it out to read and play melodies - G MIDI Compatibility for Even Greater DJ Performance Power ...........page 94 Grow your own original sound effects, ...kits, and a special sampling voice for your live performance potential. G Powerful Effects page 22 The DJX-II gives you a ton of amazing sonic control features, including a wide variety of the DJX-II. Use the toggle switch and the knobs to the right place... What is a step up to...
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... Tip 84 Creative fill-in rhythm 68 Tip 96 Sync applications - using the DJX-II as the master 68 Tip 97 Sync applications - instantly 50 Tip 66 Hit the downbeat 50 Tip 67 Custom Combination keys 50 Chapter 15 Part Controller Power Tips ....... 51 Tip 68 Activator textures 51 Tip 69 Dark mixes... Appendix 74 Troubleshooting 74 Error Message List 76 Specifications 77 Glossary 78 Pattern List 80 Activator List 81 Voice List 82 Drum Kit List 84 MIDI Data Format MIDI 87 MIDI Implementation Chart 94 Index 95 7
... Tip 84 Creative fill-in rhythm 68 Tip 96 Sync applications - using the DJX-II as the master 68 Tip 97 Sync applications - instantly 50 Tip 66 Hit the downbeat 50 Tip 67 Custom Combination keys 50 Chapter 15 Part Controller Power Tips ....... 51 Tip 68 Activator textures 51 Tip 69 Dark mixes... Appendix 74 Troubleshooting 74 Error Message List 76 Specifications 77 Glossary 78 Pattern List 80 Activator List 81 Voice List 82 Drum Kit List 84 MIDI Data Format MIDI 87 MIDI Implementation Chart 94 Index 95 7
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.... This determines the overall volume of the DJX-II. When the power is turned This is used to select the activator. on, the DJX-II is on when This selects the Pattern mode. Panel Controls Top Panel !3 !5 !4 @0 P 01 i !0 !1 !2 r u o y t !6 !7 This is the DJX-II! !9 q STANDBY/ON switch 13 y ...showcase the i BPM/TAP button 39, 58 sophisticated capabilities of the DJX-II. This button also determines whether the DJX-II will use its own internal clock or whether it will use MIDI clock received from the MIDI IN connector. a default or standard bpm (tempo); u ACTIVATOR button...
.... This determines the overall volume of the DJX-II. When the power is turned This is used to select the activator. on, the DJX-II is on when This selects the Pattern mode. Panel Controls Top Panel !3 !5 !4 @0 P 01 i !0 !1 !2 r u o y t !6 !7 This is the DJX-II! !9 q STANDBY/ON switch 13 y ...showcase the i BPM/TAP button 39, 58 sophisticated capabilities of the DJX-II. This button also determines whether the DJX-II will use its own internal clock or whether it will use MIDI clock received from the MIDI IN connector. a default or standard bpm (tempo); u ACTIVATOR button...
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... Up to six separate performances can be recorded, using the Sampling feature; Panel Controls e !8 wq !0 MIDI BULK SEND button 71 The DJX-II allows you to send your original Performance Recorder and Sampler data to an external MIDI device as digital data, giving you even greater live performance power. To play ... performances as bulk data for individual parts of the Patterns. !6 RIBBON CONTROLLER 38 This expressive tool lets you control and change the timbre or tone of the sound, adjusting the level of the DJX-II. 9 Use the SAMPLING/STOP button to the left cuts it also ...
... Up to six separate performances can be recorded, using the Sampling feature; Panel Controls e !8 wq !0 MIDI BULK SEND button 71 The DJX-II allows you to send your original Performance Recorder and Sampler data to an external MIDI device as digital data, giving you even greater live performance power. To play ... performances as bulk data for individual parts of the Patterns. !6 RIBBON CONTROLLER 38 This expressive tool lets you control and change the timbre or tone of the sound, adjusting the level of the DJX-II. 9 Use the SAMPLING/STOP button to the left cuts it also ...
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... To prevent damage to interface the DJX-II with the headphones at the minimum setting before connecting them. The DJX-II also features MIDI terminals, allowing you to the speakers, set the volume of the external devices at high volume for details. Panel Controls Rear Panel & Connections A standard pair... cassette deck, electronic instrument, etc.) into the PHONES jack. • Do not listen with other adaptor specifically recommended by Yamaha) to and recording a line level signal, such as that of time. The LINE IN jack is automatically shut off power for recording...
... To prevent damage to interface the DJX-II with the headphones at the minimum setting before connecting them. The DJX-II also features MIDI terminals, allowing you to the speakers, set the volume of the external devices at high volume for details. Panel Controls Rear Panel & Connections A standard pair... cassette deck, electronic instrument, etc.) into the PHONES jack. • Do not listen with other adaptor specifically recommended by Yamaha) to and recording a line level signal, such as that of time. The LINE IN jack is automatically shut off power for recording...
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...- - - - In the chart, this is included in the name. • Load the Pattern file to the DJX-II using Standard MIDI File Format 0 and make sure that these User Patterns differ from any of the other kits (01 - 51) to use the...Control #73 (Attack Time) Control #74 (Brightness) Control #84 (Portamento Control) Control #91 (Reverb Send Level) Control #93 (Chorus Send Level) Control #100 (RPN LSB) Control #101 (RPN MSB) Initial Setup - - OK OK OK OK - The actual timing of the Variations and the marker meta-events (starting with Variation 2) depends on the time signature of the DJX-II...
...- - - - In the chart, this is included in the name. • Load the Pattern file to the DJX-II using Standard MIDI File Format 0 and make sure that these User Patterns differ from any of the other kits (01 - 51) to use the...Control #73 (Attack Time) Control #74 (Brightness) Control #84 (Portamento Control) Control #91 (Reverb Send Level) Control #93 (Chorus Send Level) Control #100 (RPN LSB) Control #101 (RPN MSB) Initial Setup - - OK OK OK OK - The actual timing of the Variations and the marker meta-events (starting with Variation 2) depends on the time signature of the DJX-II...
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...plugged into this jack, no sound is set of the PART CONTROLLER. 74 Using a mobile phone in process, none of the panel buttons (with a Pattern, some notes/sounds may produce interference. To prevent this is output. Check whether the DJX-II is set to the Pattern mode (page 10) or not.... external MIDI device can start even when an ACTIVATOR key is pressed. • Check whether the DJX-II is turned ON or OFF. The display goes blank and all ed. There is produced. ever the power is set to 0 by pressing the BPM/TAP button. Either replace all panel controls are ...
...plugged into this jack, no sound is set of the PART CONTROLLER. 74 Using a mobile phone in process, none of the panel buttons (with a Pattern, some notes/sounds may produce interference. To prevent this is output. Check whether the DJX-II is set to the Pattern mode (page 10) or not.... external MIDI device can start even when an ACTIVATOR key is pressed. • Check whether the DJX-II is turned ON or OFF. The display goes blank and all ed. There is produced. ever the power is set to 0 by pressing the BPM/TAP button. Either replace all panel controls are ...
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... Capacity 18 KB Approximately 2500 events for all pads (maximum three seconds for one pad) G AUXILIARY JACKS MIDI MIDI IN MIDI Clock In, Remote Control, Tone Generator, Bulk Receive MIDI OUT MIDI Clock Out, Bulk Send Audio PHONES LINE OUT (L, R)...RCA Pin MIC IN LINE IN RCA Pin G... OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES Headphones HPE-150, HPE-3 Keyboard Stand L-2L, L-2C * Specifications and descriptions in every locale, please check with your Yamaha dealer. 77 G EFFECTS Live Effector 10 Presets Distortion, Auto Pan, Ring Modulator, Flanger, Phaser, Slice, Delay, Echo, Lo-Fi, Wah Reverb...
... Capacity 18 KB Approximately 2500 events for all pads (maximum three seconds for one pad) G AUXILIARY JACKS MIDI MIDI IN MIDI Clock In, Remote Control, Tone Generator, Bulk Receive MIDI OUT MIDI Clock Out, Bulk Send Audio PHONES LINE OUT (L, R)...RCA Pin MIC IN LINE IN RCA Pin G... OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES Headphones HPE-150, HPE-3 Keyboard Stand L-2L, L-2C * Specifications and descriptions in every locale, please check with your Yamaha dealer. 77 G EFFECTS Live Effector 10 Presets Distortion, Auto Pan, Ring Modulator, Flanger, Phaser, Slice, Delay, Echo, Lo-Fi, Wah Reverb...
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...in creating hot tracks. Bulk Send Tip 99 Bulk Send is controlled by using the Key Shifter. (Knowing the names of the DJX-II's Pattern. amplifier, these effects. the amount by...use these to break up entirely of a MIDI data filer (such as the Pattern plays. This not only lets you to the DJX-II. Bulk Send is processed in time with the...the effects as the Yamaha MDF3), Bulk Send allows you keep an archive of those settings, it . The DJX-II monitors the beat from a Mac or Windows compatible computer to save your original DJX-II Performance Recorder and Sampler...
...in creating hot tracks. Bulk Send Tip 99 Bulk Send is controlled by using the Key Shifter. (Knowing the names of the DJX-II's Pattern. amplifier, these effects. the amount by...use these to break up entirely of a MIDI data filer (such as the Pattern plays. This not only lets you to the DJX-II. Bulk Send is processed in time with the...the effects as the Yamaha MDF3), Bulk Send allows you keep an archive of those settings, it . The DJX-II monitors the beat from a Mac or Windows compatible computer to save your original DJX-II Performance Recorder and Sampler...
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...the sound of that are audio samples that Part as it plays by tapping out a steady rhythm on the DJX-II lets you record any of the instrument simply by turning the Part Controller knobs. V Variation Tips 2, 45, 46, 50, 89 Each of the 70 Patterns of Variations, main and...effectively in virtually any combination with each Part may be a buzzy synthesizer bass. On the DJX-II, scratching is MIDI compatible, and can single out a Part (with a microphone - T Tap Tips 78, 79, 81, 93 The DJX-II has a convenient Tap function that play it may be eight beats long (two measures) ...
...the sound of that are audio samples that Part as it plays by tapping out a steady rhythm on the DJX-II lets you record any of the instrument simply by turning the Part Controller knobs. V Variation Tips 2, 45, 46, 50, 89 Each of the 70 Patterns of Variations, main and...effectively in virtually any combination with each Part may be a buzzy synthesizer bass. On the DJX-II, scratching is MIDI compatible, and can single out a Part (with a microphone - T Tap Tips 78, 79, 81, 93 The DJX-II has a convenient Tap function that play it may be eight beats long (two measures) ...
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MIDI Data Format MIDI Appendix Many MIDI messages listed in the MIDI Data Format are expressed as any whole number. The address contains High, Mid, and Low. • bbH/0bbbbbbb denotes the byte count. • ccH/0ccccccc ...-159(decimal)/9nH/1001 00001001 1111(binary) denotes the Note On Message for each channel (1-16). 176-191/BnH/1011 0000-1011 1111 denotes the Control Change Message for each channel (1-16). 192-207/CnH/1100 0000-1100 1111 denotes the Program Change Message for each channel (1-16). 240/FOH/1111...
MIDI Data Format MIDI Appendix Many MIDI messages listed in the MIDI Data Format are expressed as any whole number. The address contains High, Mid, and Low. • bbH/0bbbbbbb denotes the byte count. • ccH/0ccccccc ...-159(decimal)/9nH/1001 00001001 1111(binary) denotes the Note On Message for each channel (1-16). 176-191/BnH/1011 0000-1011 1111 denotes the Control Change Message for each channel (1-16). 192-207/CnH/1100 0000-1100 1111 denotes the Program Change Message for each channel (1-16). 240/FOH/1111...
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... 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 Keyboard (Note / ProgramChange) Sampler PAD Scratch Remote ---- Reserved ------- Reserved ------- About MIDI remote control Remote Control Data Functions Panel Operation Activator ACTIVATOR LOOP1 LOOP2 LOOP3 LOOP4 LOOP5 ONE SHOT1 ONE SHOT2 ONE SHOT3 ONE SHOT4 ONE SHOT5 ONE ... Phrase 1 Pattern Phrase 2 Pattern Phrase 3 Data received over the MIDI channels as listed below. Appendix MIDI Data Format MIDI I About MIDI remote control About MIDI IN channel and DJX-II parts The individual Parts of the DJX-II respond to incoming data over channel 4 (Remote) is used to...
... 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 Keyboard (Note / ProgramChange) Sampler PAD Scratch Remote ---- Reserved ------- Reserved ------- About MIDI remote control Remote Control Data Functions Panel Operation Activator ACTIVATOR LOOP1 LOOP2 LOOP3 LOOP4 LOOP5 ONE SHOT1 ONE SHOT2 ONE SHOT3 ONE SHOT4 ONE SHOT5 ONE ... Phrase 1 Pattern Phrase 2 Pattern Phrase 3 Data received over the MIDI channels as listed below. Appendix MIDI Data Format MIDI I About MIDI remote control About MIDI IN channel and DJX-II parts The individual Parts of the DJX-II respond to incoming data over channel 4 (Remote) is used to...
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...+2+3 KICK+HI-HAT BASS KICK SNARE PHRASE1 HI-HAT PHRASE2 PERC PHRASE3 ACTIVATOR Part Controller Knobs CUTOFF knob RESONANCE knob VOLUME knob Ribbon Controller TYPE Select Switch SCRATCH1 SCRATCH2 PITCH BEND PITCH&BPM Ribbon Controller operation Overall pitch control (Pitch&BPM) MIDI Data Format ** = Note On (7FH), Note Off (00H) Note (93H, 48H, **H) ... 00H) Bank Select LSB (B3H, 20H, 03H) Program Change (C3H, 00H) Program Change (C3H, 01H) Program Change (C3H, 02H) Program Change (C3H, 03H) Breath Controller MSB (B3H, 02H, mmH) Breath Controller LSB (B3H, 22H, llH) mm, ll: 00H - 7FH 92
...+2+3 KICK+HI-HAT BASS KICK SNARE PHRASE1 HI-HAT PHRASE2 PERC PHRASE3 ACTIVATOR Part Controller Knobs CUTOFF knob RESONANCE knob VOLUME knob Ribbon Controller TYPE Select Switch SCRATCH1 SCRATCH2 PITCH BEND PITCH&BPM Ribbon Controller operation Overall pitch control (Pitch&BPM) MIDI Data Format ** = Note On (7FH), Note Off (00H) Note (93H, 48H, **H) ... 00H) Bank Select LSB (B3H, 20H, 03H) Program Change (C3H, 00H) Program Change (C3H, 01H) Program Change (C3H, 02H) Program Change (C3H, 03H) Breath Controller MSB (B3H, 02H, mmH) Breath Controller LSB (B3H, 22H, llH) mm, ll: 00H - 7FH 92
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Appendix MIDI Data Format MIDI Functions Live Effector Key Shifter SAMPLE PAD BPM setting Other buttons Panel Operation ON/OFF switch Hold/On Hold/Off Effect Type selection DISTORTION AUTO PAN RING MOD FLANGER PHASER SLICER DELAY ECHO LO-FI WAH CONTROL knob BALANCE knob KEY SHIFTER setting 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 -5... -4 -3 -2 -1 SAMPLE PAD on ONE SHOT 1 ONE SHOT 2 ONE SHOT 3 LOOP 1 LOOP 2 LOOP 3 SAMPLING/STOP button Data dial VOICE/KEYBOARD button PATTERN/ENTER button ACTIVATOR button BPM/TAP button PATTERN STOP button MIDI Data ...
Appendix MIDI Data Format MIDI Functions Live Effector Key Shifter SAMPLE PAD BPM setting Other buttons Panel Operation ON/OFF switch Hold/On Hold/Off Effect Type selection DISTORTION AUTO PAN RING MOD FLANGER PHASER SLICER DELAY ECHO LO-FI WAH CONTROL knob BALANCE knob KEY SHIFTER setting 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 -5... -4 -3 -2 -1 SAMPLE PAD on ONE SHOT 1 ONE SHOT 2 ONE SHOT 3 LOOP 1 LOOP 2 LOOP 3 SAMPLING/STOP button Data dial VOICE/KEYBOARD button PATTERN/ENTER button ACTIVATOR button BPM/TAP button PATTERN STOP button MIDI Data ...
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... Entry o o Expression o Sustain o Sound Controller o Portamento Control o Effect Depth o RPN Inc,Dec o RPN LSB,MSB Prog Change : True # x o 0 - 127 System Exclusive o * o * : Song Pos. Mode 1 : OMNI ON , POLY 94 Mode 3 : OMNI OFF, POLY Mode 2 : OMNI ON ,MONO Mode 4 : OMNI OFF,MONO o : Yes x : No Appendix MIDI Implementation Chart YAMAHA [ DJ-GEAR ] Model DJX-II MIDI Implementation Chart Function... x x : Tune...
... Entry o o Expression o Sustain o Sound Controller o Portamento Control o Effect Depth o RPN Inc,Dec o RPN LSB,MSB Prog Change : True # x o 0 - 127 System Exclusive o * o * : Song Pos. Mode 1 : OMNI ON , POLY 94 Mode 3 : OMNI OFF, POLY Mode 2 : OMNI ON ,MONO Mode 4 : OMNI OFF,MONO o : Yes x : No Appendix MIDI Implementation Chart YAMAHA [ DJ-GEAR ] Model DJX-II MIDI Implementation Chart Function... x x : Tune...
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...39, 59, 78 bpm, auto-adjust 67 bpm, tapping 58 bulk 71, 72, 78 C combination keys 30, 32 Control (Live Effector 22, 44, 45 Cutoff 32, 34, 35, 51, 78 D data backup 13 Data dial 8 Delay... M MIC (SAMPLING/AUX IN) jack 11, 53 Mid (Isolator 9, 26, 48 MIDI 5, 9, 11, 68, 69, 70, 72, 78 MIDI Bulk Send 9, 71 MIDI Data Format 87 MIDI Implementation Chart 94 E Echo 25, 46 effects 5, 22, 43, 78 endings (outro... 49, 72, 79 HOLD 22 N NEXT 17, 41 O One Shot 18, 54, 79 P Part 29, 79 Part Controller 9, 34, 51, 79 Part Mixer 10, 29, 49, 79 Part Selector 32, 79 Pattern 5, 10, 14, 79 Pattern...
...39, 59, 78 bpm, auto-adjust 67 bpm, tapping 58 bulk 71, 72, 78 C combination keys 30, 32 Control (Live Effector 22, 44, 45 Cutoff 32, 34, 35, 51, 78 D data backup 13 Data dial 8 Delay... M MIC (SAMPLING/AUX IN) jack 11, 53 Mid (Isolator 9, 26, 48 MIDI 5, 9, 11, 68, 69, 70, 72, 78 MIDI Bulk Send 9, 71 MIDI Data Format 87 MIDI Implementation Chart 94 E Echo 25, 46 effects 5, 22, 43, 78 endings (outro... 49, 72, 79 HOLD 22 N NEXT 17, 41 O One Shot 18, 54, 79 P Part 29, 79 Part Controller 9, 34, 51, 79 Part Mixer 10, 29, 49, 79 Part Selector 32, 79 Pattern 5, 10, 14, 79 Pattern...